By Danielle Collis
Copyright news
Frustrated customers are demanding that Tesla come clean on when its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package will finally land in Australia.
One long-time Tesla owner took to social media to vent his anger at the electric car giant, saying he feels “frustrated and sidelined” after paying for the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package twice, in 2019 and 2021, only to be left without a clear timeline for when the tech will actually be available.
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“For over six years, I have awaited the promised functionality,” wrote Adam M in a tweet posted on X.
“The absence of a clear timeline for Tesla owners leaves me and countless others frustrated and sidelined. Having invested in FSD with the expectation of experiencing Tesla’s cutting-edge technology, the continued silence on when Australian customers can access this feature — whether we’ve already paid or are ready to purchase — is disheartening.”
Adam M, warned the company that failing to provide transparency or regular updates is eroding loyalty among its most passionate followers.
The Full Self-Driving option, which adds around $10,000 to the price of a Tesla, was marketed as a ticket to the future where your car drives itself.
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In Australia, due to regulation, customers have received more than lane-changing assistance and a pretty special cruise control.
For a $5000 fee they have been able to access self parking features but FSD Supervised has yet t be greenlit.
Telsa has teased that the software will likely be available by the end of this month, however that is yet to be confirmed. Australian motoring journalists have run FSD supervised through its paces and selected Aussie ‘influencers’ have access to the revolutionary tech. The average Tesla driver does not.
But in China and the United States, Tesla owners have access to FSD Supervised, which can navigate city streets and complex roads.
While Tesla owners are frustrated, ordinary drivers are equally wary of handing over control to machines, new research reveals.
According to the self-driving trust index released by iSelect, a mere 35 per cent of Australians feel positive about driverless cars operating in their local area, while 44 per cent say they’re outright uncomfortable with the idea.
Nearly one in five Australians said they would never trust any form of autonomy on the road.
Only 23 per cent of Australians believe autonomous vehicles will cut road accidents, and 28 per cent fear they’ll actually make crashes more likely.
